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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

8

Taylor County Deer Kills Rise Somewhat

An official report from Taylor County Conservation Officer Progreso Tocado shows eight illegal deer kills in Taylor County during the 1957 season while legal kills reached 28. The report lists numerous hunters and their districts, noting a 20 percent increase in Taylor County bills over last year and a deer carcass found yesterday.

Taylor County Progreso Tocado Hardy County Tocado Setler’s Mountain View Lodge Dillon's Estep's Hunter Kermit H. Dillon Grafton Knottsville Albert Nuzum Cherry Run Milford H. Freeze Velma Weaver W. Main Harmony Grove Worthy Shumaker Shelby Run William F. Malone James A. Annon Thornton Annon Farm W. W. Annon C. L. Sampson Armstrong Farm Sandy Creek Morgan Keller Philippi Walter Thomas Wilber Mayle Howard Luwitt Donald R. Poling Clyde Barnes Farm Phil Lacaria Clarksburg Keith F. Lastophore Ripley Grant County Francis J. Leep Parkersburg Tucker County Richard L. Jenkins Farmington Petersburg Paul C. Carpenter Watson Yellow Creek George B. Beavers Kasson Cove District Barbour County L. E. Cooper Huntington Colings’ Farm Hardy , County Junior F. McBee Clover Run

Drivers License Suspended For Three West Virginia Youth

The West Virginia DMV suspended three young drivers under a new point system. An 16-year-old Crab Orchard youth, a 19-year-old Grafton resident, and a 22-year-old New Haven man faced suspensions of six months or 90 days each. Each had multiple violations and are given 20 days to request a hearing.

Charleston State Department of Motor Vehicles West Virginia Hubert A. Kelly T. A. Welty State Police Accident Prevention Bureau Crab Orchard Raleigh County Grafton New Haven Mason County Motor Vehicles Department Kelly Maryland Hagerstown

Nazarene Church Sets Weekend Revival at Parkview

Reverend Noah Sullivan of the Church of the Nazarene at Parkview announces a special revival weekend beginning tonight at 7 30 in the church. The event aims to revitalize the local congregation and attract area residents seeking spiritual renewal.

Noah Sullivan Church of the Nazarene Parkview

Drive-In Voting Weekend Concert Draws Crowd

Eugene County officials reported a record turnout for the drive in voting event held December 13 to 15 featuring the Singing Smiths from Hannibal Oswego and the Sunny South. The Rev Mr Sullivan invited the public to attend a 7 30 p m concert in cars. Voters marked ballots in their cars, folded them into boxes, and drove away.

Smiths Hannibal N. Y.oswego Sunny South Eugene

VFW Christmas Party Sponsored for Grafton Children

The Memorial City Post No. 3081 VFW hosts a free movie at Manos Theatre tomorrow at 10 am for local children with free popcorn and a Santa visit. Tom Matthews says all kids are invited to attend and enjoy the film and talk with Santa. Officials urge attendance and suggest coming yearly.

Memorial City Post No V.F.W Grafton Manos Theatre Tom Matthews Santa Claus The Post Santa

GHS Thespians Present Christmas Play at School

The Thespians of Grafton High School present the Christmas program Come Let Us Adore Him directed by Miss Ruth Batten on Friday. The nativity story features shepherds angels wise men Mary and Joseph with period costumes. Cast includes Ezra Ronald Jones Simeon Bill Boender Josiah Bill Pyles Sandra McKeen Janet Sinsel Gaspar Ronald Turcozy Nelcholr Bill Coffman Bal thazar Bob Harman Williard McIntyre Lloyd Shriver Howard Wiles David Weaver Roy Roger Smith Martha June Smith Joseph Bill Newbrough. School dismisses to January 2 and the public is invited.

Thespians of Grafton High School Victor Starbuck Ruth Batten Mary and Joseph Ezra Ronald Jones Simeon Bill Boender Josiah Bill Pyles Sandra McKeen Janet Sinsel Wise Men Gaspar Ronald Tur Oczy Nelcholr Bill Coffman Balthazar Bob Harman Williard McIntyre Lloyd Shriver Howard Wiles David Weaver Roy Roger Smith Martha June Smith Joseph Bill Newbrough

Fisherman Reels In Nine and Three Quarter Pound Bass

John Nay of Grafton West Virginia hooked a nine and three quarter pound largemouth bass at Tygart Lake on December 7 while using a black jitter bug lure. After a 40 minute battle he landed the fish, which is believed to be a West Virginia record and offers ample eating.

West Virginia Tygart Lake John Nay Grafton Route 2 Nay

Newton's Sets Open House At Newton's Florist Shop

Open house at Newton's Florist Shop 221 Maple Avenue on Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m. features Christmas bouquets decorations corsages pottery wreaths candles and greenery with poinsettias available. Owner Ruth S Newton invites the public to view the shop and learn about Christmas decor.

Newton Maple Avenue Ruth S. Newton

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